A transgender woman was the victim of a shooting that occurred today on the 8300 block of Dix Ellis Trail, she appeared to be in her 20's, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
JSO announced Monday afternoon that the victim's birth name is 24-year-old Donald Christopher James.
She was identified as a transgender woman by local sources, although her identity has not yet been released.
This is the fourth incident involving a transgender woman this year, the lone surviving victim feels as though they are being targeted.
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JSO says they responded to a call shortly after 1 p.m. and found the victim shot, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue confirmed the person was deceased and JSO homicide was called in.
So far the only suspect information police have is that they were possibly driving a beige vehicle, JSO says.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS (8477) or JSO's non-emergency line, (904) 630-0500.
Action News Jax is working to learn more information, refresh this page for new updates on the story.
LGBTQ Advocate Paige Mahogany Parks is calling on any and everyone in the community, who’s fed up with the violence, to come down to the courthouse on Wednesday evening for a “Call for Justice”. Check out the flyer below. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/jwBnR2iVYa
— Courtney Cole (@CourtneyANJax) June 25, 2018
Four transgender women have been shot, in total this year, in Jacksonville.
— Courtney Cole (@CourtneyANJax) June 25, 2018
Tonight the LGBTQ community wonders who could be next? And if they're being targeted. --How one LGBTQ advocate is calling for justice...on @ActionNewsJax at 11.
#DixEllisDeadlyShooting JSO taking police tape down right now. @ActionNewsJax But JSO cars still on scene. pic.twitter.com/MRfFPxfvww
— Courtney Cole (@CourtneyANJax) June 24, 2018
The victim at the Quality Inn on Dix Ellis Trail is the 3rd transwoman who has died due to gun violence in Jacksonville this year. Earlier this month Antash'a English was found dead on Ella St. Celine Walker was killed in a hotel near the St. Johns Town Center. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/3DqFoVLpS9
— Courtney Cole (@CourtneyANJax) June 25, 2018
"Why during Pride month? This is a month where we’re supposed to be celebrating lives..." --An LGBTQ advocate says she fears for her safety following the deadly shooting @ the Quality Inn. How she's plan to call for a stop to the violence..on @ActionNewsJax at 11. pic.twitter.com/QIDpIDgW91
— Courtney Cole (@CourtneyANJax) June 25, 2018
#DixEllisDeadlyShooting —In the last few minutes, the Medical Examiner has left the scene. But it remains closed off with police tape. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/Xwmaa9VNkk
— Courtney Cole (@CourtneyANJax) June 24, 2018
#DixEllisDeadlyShooting
— Courtney Cole (@CourtneyANJax) June 24, 2018
This, third floor room, is where I’ve seen investigators taking pictures. JSO hasn’t specified what part of the Inn the shooting occurred. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/oZka9WQivF
#DixEllisDeadlyShooting —An @ActionNewsJax source is saying the deceased victim at the Quality Inn is a transgender woman. Still waiting on JSO to confirm this. If this is true, this would be the 4th shooting involving a transgender victim, this year. pic.twitter.com/r5qfPqFKXA
— Courtney Cole (@CourtneyANJax) June 24, 2018
#DixEllisDeadlyShooting
— Courtney Cole (@CourtneyANJax) June 24, 2018
-Just-in-case you’re not familiar with the area where this happened, let me give you a look at what else is near the Quality Inn. It’s actually right across the street from JSO Zone 3 substation. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/l7gq2oGveV
#DixEllisDeadlyShooting
— Courtney Cole (@CourtneyANJax) June 24, 2018
-The only info JSO has about a suspect, at this time, is that he/she may have been driving a beige vehicle
-It’s still a very active scene nearly 4 hours later.
-JSO says they plan to be out here @ the Quality Inn for quite a while. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/eFCsIWHpsj
Here’s #whatweknownow about deadly shooting on Dix Ellis Trail per JSO:
— Courtney Cole (@CourtneyANJax) June 24, 2018
-Happened shortly after 1PM
-@ Quality Inn
-@JFRDJAX also responded, pronounced victim dead on scene @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/NeaD8It2Ao
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